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单词 preference
释义 preference /ˈprefərəns/缩写为pref. n.
1.(liking)喜好;偏爱;偏好

We're designing a product to match consumer preference.我们正在设计一种符合消费者偏好的产品。

We know their tastes and preferences.我们了解他们的口味和喜好。

personal preference个人的偏好

It's largely a matter of personal preference.这主要是个人偏好问题。

a preference for sb/sth对某人/某物的偏爱

When she became pregnant her preference was for a boy.她怀孕时更想要个男孩。

a preference for doing sth对做某事的偏爱

His designs show a preference for using natural materials.他的设计显示他偏爱使用天然材料。

to have a preference for sb/sth更喜欢某人/某物;偏爱某人/某物

He seems to have a clear preference for older women.他似乎对年长女性有明显偏好。

She has a preference for tall men.她更喜欢身材高的男子。

to express a preference for sb/sth表示更喜欢某人/某物

31 per cent express a preference for tall, slim women.31%的人表示更喜欢高挑苗条的女性。

2.sb's preference
(preferred thing or person)某人的偏爱

The Prime Minister said his preference was for the private sector to conduct the rollout.首相说他更希望由私营部门来做这次公开展示。

That's my preference.那是我的偏爱之物。

3.【律】+of claim优先偿还权
4.【律】(right to payment)+of dividend, share优先权
5.【商】(to country)(对某国进口关税的)优惠, 优待
to give preference to sb优先选择某人

The company gave preference to local workers.该公司优先选择本地工人。

Preference will be given to people with experience.将优先考虑有经验者。

in preference to sb/sth优先于某人/某物

In the evenings, I have decaffeinated coffee in preference to normal coffee.晚上我喝脱咖啡因咖啡, 而不是普通咖啡。

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